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Santina

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Pronounced san-TEE-nah /sɑnˈti.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian diminutive of Santa — from Latin sanctus, 'holy, saintly'; 'a little saint'Medium

In 30 seconds: A little saint; holy: Santina is the Italian diminutive of Santa — 'a little saint'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'san-TEE-nah').
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningAn Italian diminutive of Santa — from Latin sanctus, 'holy, saintly'; 'a little saint'
U.S. rank (2025)#4861 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192219002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Santina is an Italian diminutive of Santa — from Latin sanctus, 'holy, saintly' — 'a little saint'. A lyrical, classic Italian name (said 'san-TEE-nah'; nickname Tina).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, a-little-saint at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Santa means 'holy, saintly' (Latin sanctus) — Santina is its Italian diminutive, 'a little saint' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'san-TEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Santina — Italian etymology

Variations

SantaSantinoSantella

Nicknames

Tina

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If you like Santina…

Santa— the root name
Santino— the masculine form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Santina mean?

Santina is the Italian diminutive of Santa — Latin 'holy; a little saint'.

How do you pronounce Santina?

It's said san-TEE-nah /sɑnˈti.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Santina a boy or girl name?

Santina is a girl's name.

How popular is Santina?

Santina is a rare name in the U.S.

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